- John's bio

Guitarist/bassist/vocalist John Kelley is a veteran of the Austin, Miami and Western New York Music scenes, having played original rock and roll, large/small combo jazz groups, reggae, punk, surf, jam bands and solo acoustic. Most recently, John is a member of the U2 tribute band, Mysterious Ways, playing bass and singing backup vocals. John has played in venues as geographically diverse as Mexico, Hawaii, and Paris.

- why Elvis?

So many reasons:

- I didn't make the cut in the Kiss tribute band I auditioned for
- Elvis groupies are way better looking than Frank Zappa groupies.
- It sure beats "dancing about architecture"
- Anyone who reissues his own catalog twice a year is my idol
- Having a computer day job, Elvis' "look" actually seems cool to me
- I lost all my EC albums in a break up with my ex-girlfriend; it's the only way I get to listen to his songs any more
- Looking for a product endorsement for Green Shirts
- I unapologetically listen to "Big Sister's Clothes" every chance I get
- I don't agree with everything that Elvis says, but I do agree that "Old Tin Nose" is a fitting nickname for Steven Stills.

- plus ...

Like many, I was intrigued from the instant I saw his debut performance on SNL. Seeing him play with the Attractions shortly afterwards, I was hooked. Paying tribute to Elvis with this band is an honor -- hopefully The Costellophones can play a small part in promoting an artist who has been such a positive influence on music for the past three decades.